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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question

Question

Across a period, each element differs by the addition of one __________ and one proton.
Options
A proton
B neutron
C electron
Correct Answer
D shell
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Moving from left to right across a period, the atomic number increases by one, meaning one more proton and one more electron are added.

Hint

The negatively charged particle added to the electron cloud.

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